Kieran Shannon: Jimmy Barry-Murphy still sprinkling some football magic 

Of all the illustrious names that have excelled in both football and hurling, Barry-Murphy is the dual star that shines brightest. 

BARRS MAN: Jimmy Barry-Murphy, selector with St Finbarr's who play Nemo Rangers in the Cork SFC final at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday. Pic: Eddie O'Hare

It’s come full circle. Jimmy Barry-Murphy back with the club in county finals and back at the football and back in love with the game.

At one point it nearly broke his spirit with its crushing cynicism but it’s also the one which he first made his name at for his and its capacity to provide such ingenuity and boyish joy.